Memorial Day Weekend Eats
It's Friii-daay! It's Friii-daay!
Excuse me while I get my happy dance on. Not only is it Friday, but it's a holiday weekend Friday which pretty much rocks my world. What do you have planned? Shaun and I are getting our home DIY on, having dinner and drinks with friends and just relaxing a bit. What do you have planned?
One of my favorite things about summer holidays is, you guessed it, the picnic and barbecue food. I can't wait to eat some of these this weekend! I thought I'd share a round up of some of my favorite picnic food ideas. I hope you've already eaten breakfast, because these will most certainly get your tummy rumbling.
I love these. So simple, so delicious and so healthy. Make them today. And tomorrow.
Carmelized Potato & Parsnip Tart
Another great way to get some veggies. I served this on Christmas Eve, but it would be perfect cut up into bite size squares and served outdoors on a big platter for guests to pick at. Oh and it doesn't hurt that it's gorgeous to boot.
Melted mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes...it doesn't get better.
It really couldn't be easier. Find some delicious fruit salsa (I like Target's peach salsa) and mix with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with chips. Yum.
It's an oldie but always a goodie and always a crowd pleaser. I always, always serve this at parties and gatherings. Although it's one of the easiest dips ever, it's always the first plate to be cleaned.
This can easily be prepped in advance and baked off once guests arrive or at your final destination. Guests and hosts alike will love you for it. I promise.
Burgers & Corn on the Cob
I can't imagine Memorial Day weekend wthout either of these items. I can't wait to finally eat some Jersey corn this weekend...it's the best!
And for dessert? Something about summer gatherings always makes me want bars. So I'm sharing my 2 favorite bar recipes thus far.
Find me someone who won't like these. It won't happen. They are delicious and extremely rich so one tray goes a looong way.
These are not only delicious, but look how cute they are! Not to mention, cream cheese frosting makes everything better.
So there you have it. Lots of delicious recipes for your holiday weekend! I hope you enjoy some of these! What are your plans for the weekend? What's your favorite picnic/barbecue foods? I'm always on the hunt for new ones, so dish in the comments!
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You know I have always wanted to try doing a caprese at home. I just always have the best ones at restaurants that I don't want to screw it up but yours looks so good that I must try it now. Great roundup of recipes. Perfect for this weekend or anytime in the summer!
Yay for Friday of Memorial Day!!! I head down the shore after work and couldn't be happier:-)
Pizza dip!?!?!? Amazing.
Pizza dip sounds totally awesome. So does your grilled zucchini, I just wish I had a grill!! For barbecues I love pretty much anything on a skewer.
Rachel, I made them on a Foreman grill! Go pick one up, you can find them on the cheap!
Hooray for long weekends and excuses to make delicious food on a grill! Oh...and your pizza dip, YUM! :)
Well - I had a half-marathon planned for Memorial Day, and then I didn't... and now I do again (it's just an additional hour's drive away)! Have a great three-day weekend!
oh. my. goodness. will you invite me so I can shove that mac and cheese and pizza dip and pb&j bars into my mouth all at once? pllleeeaasee?
Ahhh...summer food! I really love grilled zuchini!
I spent the whole week in florida, so this weekend I'm just re-entering reality very slowly .... :)
You're making my mouth water with all those great looking recipes. I want some of the pineapple cakes and zucchini coins :)
Ummm...I wish we were neighbors because all of your food looks amazing - especially the mac n' cheese! YUM!